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BEIJING, December 24 (Xinhua) — The 57th meeting of the chairman and vice chairmen of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) of China was held on Wednesday. A number of reports were reviewed.

The meeting was chaired by Chairman of the NPC Standing Committee Zhao Leji.

Senior legislators heard reports on the bill review process and proposals for draft amendments to several laws. They also reviewed reports on the powers of deputies and draft decisions on personnel matters.

At the meeting, it was decided to submit the above-mentioned drafts for consideration by the ongoing 19th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th NPC.

The meeting participants reviewed and fundamentally approved the main areas of work of the NPC Standing Committee and its work plan in the areas of lawmaking, oversight, parliamentary representation, and foreign affairs for 2026, and also discussed a report on the work of the NPC Standing Committee on maintaining contacts with NPC deputies in 2025. –0–

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BEIJING, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) — The People's Bank of China (PBOC, the central bank) said it will maintain sufficient liquidity to ensure that the growth of aggregate financing of the real economy and money supply is consistent with the forecast for economic growth and the overall price level.

The PBOC said in a statement released Wednesday following the quarterly meeting of the PBOC's Monetary Policy Committee that this would help reduce overall financing costs for the real economy.

As noted by the participants of the meeting, which identified the key directions of future monetary policy, it is necessary to strengthen the guiding role of the Central Bank's interest rates, improve the market mechanism for the formation and transmission of interest rates, utilize the self-regulation mechanism in setting market interest rates, and strengthen the implementation of interest rate policy and its oversight.

It is also planned to work on strengthening the stability of the foreign exchange market, stabilizing market expectations, preventing the risk of excessive exchange rate fluctuations, and maintaining the basic stability of the renminbi exchange rate at a reasonable and balanced level.

In addition, it was noted that various structural instruments of monetary policy should be effectively applied and financial support for the expansion of domestic demand, scientific and technological innovation, and small and medium-sized enterprises should be strengthened. –0–

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Ankara, December 24 (Xinhua) — Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met in Ankara on Wednesday with a Hamas delegation led by senior Hamas member Khalil al-Hayya to discuss the situation in the Gaza Strip and exchange views on the second phase of the Gaza peace plan, the semi-official Anadolu News Agency reported.

As the agency noted, citing anonymous sources in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, H. Fidan “confirmed that Turkey will continue to defend the rights of Palestinians” and informed the delegation of his country’s ongoing efforts to address housing and humanitarian needs in the Gaza Strip.

The Hamas delegation emphasized that the movement is complying with the ceasefire, but at the same time accused Israel of continuing attacks in Gaza and creating obstacles to the transition to the second phase of the peace plan.

As the delegation noted, approximately 60 percent of trucks entering Gaza carry commercial goods, while the flow of humanitarian aid remains insufficient to meet urgent needs for items such as basic necessities, medicine, shelter materials, and fuel.

The talks also touched on progress in efforts to reconcile Palestinian factions, as well as the situation in the West Bank, where Israeli actions were described as unacceptable. –0–

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Moscow, December 24 /Xinhua/ — On the evening of December 22, the Moscow Museum of Modern Art (MMOMA) held the opening ceremony of the exhibition "Time and Space" by contemporary Chinese artist Mu Ke, who is an honorary academician of the Russian Academy of Arts (RAA) and director of the International Art Institute at Harbin Normal University.

This exhibition is organized by MMOMA in collaboration with the International Art Institute of Harbin Normal University. The exhibition explores how painting becomes a means of understanding time and space, as well as the meeting of two cultural traditions.

According to the artist, he brought 40 works from China to the exhibition, including his own pieces and those by faculty members at the institute he heads. The exhibition also includes works from the MMOMA collection.

"I want this exhibition to showcase the cultural interplay between China and Russia. Many of my works feature quotes from Dostoevsky written in Russian. I also selected works by young faculty members at our institute that depict contemporary life in China, so that viewers can better understand it," Mu Ke told Xinhua.

"We're showcasing the Great Silk Road, a dialogue between art and culture. The entire history of Russian art can be traced through Mu Ke's work," Vasily Tsereteli, President of the Russian Academy of Arts and Director of the Moscow Museum of Modern Art, remarked at the opening ceremony.

"The exhibition is a remarkable project by amazing artists. The wisdom of Chinese art, its emotionality, and energy are embodied in Mu Ke's paintings. They are stunningly energetic, devoid of indifference; I would even compare this flow of color to musical preludes," emphasized Anatoly Lyubavin, Rector of the Surikov Moscow State Academic Art Institute (MSAAI) under the Russian Academy of Arts and People's Artist of the Russian Federation.

Mu Ke received a classical art education in China, and in 2013 he came to Russia, where he studied creative experience and the foundations of the Russian school of painting at the Surikov Moscow State Academic Art Institute.

The exhibition will run until March 1, 2026. –0–

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Almaty, December 24 (Xinhua) — Kazakhstan exported a record 13.4 million tons of grain in the 2024-2025 marketing year, and more than 15 million tons of grain products, including feed meal, the Kazinform news agency reported on Wednesday, citing Kazakh Agriculture Minister Aidarbek Saparov.

"The remaining volume was used domestically for livestock feed, processing, and seeds. To date, 3.9 million tons of the new harvest have been exported, a 13.6 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Export potential reaches 13 million tons, with exports reaching 45 countries," the minister reported.

A. Saparov also stated that the country plans to launch five major projects by 2028 to process 4.8 million tons of wheat and corn annually. Investment in the industry will total $2.6 billion, creating 3,300 new jobs.

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BEIJING, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) — The 45th meeting of the chairman and vice-chairmen of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) was held in Beijing on Wednesday.

Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the CPPCC, chaired the meeting and delivered a speech.

Wang Huning called on CPPCC members to carefully study and implement the spirit of the decisions of the recent Central Economic Work Conference, provide guidance on the implementation of the instructions given at the conference, and enhance confidence in economic development.

The CPPCC National Committee Chairman also called for further study and implementation of the spirit of the decisions of the recent CPC Central Committee meeting with the participation of non-CPC members.

He pointed out the need to study the spirit of disciplinary supervision work to consolidate the progress in the practical implementation of the CPC Central Committee's "Eight-Point Rules" for improving the behavioral style of party cadres and civil servants.

Wang Huning noted that political consultants should study and make greater contributions to aspects such as improving the rule of law system under socialism with Chinese characteristics and strengthening cyberspace governance.

The meeting decided to appoint Liu Jieyi as the official representative of the 4th session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee.

In addition, the main work directions of the CPPCC National Committee for 2026 were approved in principle. –0–

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Moscow, December 24 (Xinhua) — The China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination in the new era continues to develop at a high level. This was stated by Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui at the China Construction Bank Customer Day New Year's reception for business circles on Tuesday.

"Under the strategic leadership of the two heads of state, the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination in the new era continues to develop at a high level, providing a solid foundation and broad opportunities for cooperation in all areas," Zhang Hanhui noted.

According to him, trade and economic cooperation between the two countries has demonstrated stable, high-quality development this year. Despite common challenges, such as the sluggish global economic recovery, the resilience and potential of bilateral cooperation are clear to all. China has maintained its status as Russia's largest trading partner for 15 consecutive years. The new version of the intergovernmental agreement on the promotion and mutual protection of capital investments has laid a solid institutional foundation for bilateral investment.

"China's development is an opportunity for the entire world. We will relentlessly advance Chinese-style modernization, maintain a high level of openness to the outside world, and continually create a first-class internationalized business environment based on market principles and the rule of law," the ambassador emphasized.

As Zhang Hanhui pointed out, China's economy is highly resilient, possesses enormous potential, and is dynamic, with long-term positive development trends unchanged and unwavering. "This will undoubtedly provide all countries, including Russia, with a larger market, richer opportunities, and more stable supply chains," he added.

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Brussels, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) — The European Commission on Wednesday strongly condemned the United States' decision to impose entry restrictions on five European figures, including former EU Commissioner Thierry Breton, warning that it would act "swiftly and decisively" if necessary to protect the EU's regulatory autonomy.

"Freedom of speech is a fundamental right in Europe and a core value shared with the United States that applies throughout the democratic world," a European Commission spokesperson told Xinhua.

The official representative stressed that the European Union is an “open, rules-based single market” and retains the sovereign right to regulate economic activity in accordance with its democratic values and international obligations.

He said the EU's digital rules were designed to ensure a "safe, fair and equal competitive environment for all companies" and were applied fairly and without discrimination.

The European Commission has requested clarification from the US authorities and continues to address the issue, the official representative added.

The US State Department issued a statement on Tuesday announcing visa restrictions on five EU and UK citizens, saying they were involved in censoring content on US social media.

US Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah Rogers later revealed the names of the five individuals on the social media platform X, including T. Breton, whom she called the "mastermind behind the Digital Services Act." –0–

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Moscow, December 24 (Xinhua) – Russia has unequivocally reaffirmed its commitment to the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence of the Syrian Arab Republic, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani met in Moscow on Wednesday to discuss bilateral issues, the situation in the region, and practical steps to ensure the key issue of Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

“I believe that the key significance of this visit is that Russia has unconditionally confirmed its commitment to the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence of the Syrian Arab Republic,” Lavrov said.

"An agreement in principle has been reached on how to develop our trade and economic ties to mutual benefit, building on the foundation laid in previous decades," he emphasized.

"Today, Syrian-Russian relations are entering a new phase," said A. H. al-Shibani. He noted that the new Syria "seeks to establish balanced relations with all states." –0–

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Tokyo, December 24 (Xinhua) — A water leak containing radioactive tritium occurred Tuesday at the shut-down Fugen Nuclear Power Plant in Fukui Prefecture, central Japan. The incident raises the possibility that several workers may have been exposed to radiation, local media reported.

According to Hokuriku Broadcasting, tritium levels in one of the rooms increased during dismantling work. Decommissioning work is currently ongoing at the decommissioned nuclear facility.

The report said no environmental impacts were recorded. –0–

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